SALEM, Ore. – The Pacific football team celebrated its first win of the 2026 season Saturday, defeating Willamette 22-3 in Northwest Conference play.
The Boxer defense held Willamette to just 22 rushing yards and recorded four interceptions, including an 84-yard pick-six by Kilinahe Aki with 27 seconds remaining to complete the scoring. Aki also had 10 tackles in the victory.
Running back Carson Mullins carried the Pacific offense, finishing with 164 yards on 36 attempts. The Boxers finished with a season-high 250 rushing yards on 54 carries.
Quarterback Reagan Nicanor completed 13 of 25 pass attempts for 78 yards and a touchdown. Nicanor also rushed for a 14-yard touchdown to give the Boxers a 7-0 lead with 5:28 remaining in the first quarter.
Nicanor connected with Timothy Bancroft for a 1-yard touchdown pass with 10:48 remaining in the third quarter to complete a nine-play, 65-yard drive. Mullins then added a successful two-point try to extend Pacific's lead to 15-0.
The Bearcats made a 44-yard field goal with 3:30 to go in the third quarter to avoid the shutout.
Next: The Boxers host Puget Sound on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m.
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